Ceramic heat emitter bulbs and tubs?

[Fidget]

Question re ambient temps in tubs: I have my bp in a 34 quart tub w/plastic lid and am maintaining temps/humidity in proper range w/UTH on warm side and a ceramic ROOM heater keeping cool side temp around 80. My hubby is worried the heater will start a fire if it falls over or there's an earthquake or something (not impossible in CA!). Our home is generally 64-70 degrees.

So, what are the alternatives to keep the cool side/ambient tub temp warm enough without heating the whole room? Will a ceramic heat bulb work over a covered tub, or would I have to make a cut-out in the lid and cover w/mesh? Do I need two separate UTHs/thermostats? My understanding is that the UTHs or heat tape don't raise the ambient temp but only heat the object they're attached to. Any suggestions much appreciated.

[Kaorte]

A UTH won't raise the ambient temp, that is correct. I don't think I would add a screen and a lamp to the tub, as that defeats the main purpose of a tub which is its ability to hold humidity.

There are some room heaters that have a built in safety that knows if the unit is tipped over and will shut off automatically. Maybe that would be better for you?

Just curious, what are your room temps without the heater? I keep my house around 75* year round, and I have not had a problem with the lower ambient temp as long as my hot side is nice and toasty.

If your cool side is below 75, then you could use an extra heat mat or flexwatt to keep that side around 80*, it might not do much for the ambient temps, but the snake will absorb the heat from below and it will stay warm.

[Fidget]

A UTH won't raise the ambient temp, that is correct. I don't think I would add a screen and a lamp to the tub, as that defeats the main purpose of a tub which is its ability to hold humidity.

There are some room heaters that have a built in safety that knows if the unit is tipped over and will shut off automatically. Maybe that would be better for you?

Just curious, what are your room temps without the heater? I keep my house around 75* year round, and I have not had a problem with the lower ambient temp as long as my hot side is nice and toasty.

If your cool side is below 75, then you could use an extra heat mat or flexwatt to keep that side around 80*, it might not do much for the ambient temps, but the snake will absorb the heat from below and it will stay warm.

Thanks, I think I'll have to explore both those options. My house ranges from 62 - 65 at night to 68-70 most days, but warmer during the days when it's hot out, sometimes into the low 80s (rarely). This is my first time around the block, trying to figure out the best way to keep her toasty but not toasted.

Dumb newb question, does flexwatt need a thermostat? I don't quite get how it works.